Benefits Remedies

6 Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections affect millions of people every year.
Though they're traditionally treated with antibiotics, there are also many home remedies available that help treat them and prevent them from reoccurring.
What Is a Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary...

Everything You Need to Know About Fever Blister Remedies, Causes, and More
How long does a fever blister last?
A fever blister, or cold sore, can last from 10 to 14 days. It can may also show up on the tongue or gums. Fever blisters usually occur in groups and cause red, swollen, and sore wounds. They may release a clear fluid that scabs over after a few days. During this time, fever bliste...

15 Remedies That Will Stop Snoring
Why do people snore?
If you snore, you’re not alone: Up to half of all American adults snore. It happens when air flows through your throat when you breathe in your sleep. This causes the relaxed tissues in your throat to vibrate and cause harsh, irritating snoring sounds.
Snoring may disrupt your sleep, or that of your partner. Even if it’s not bo...

Treatments for bruises
Bruises are the result of some type of trauma or injury to the skin that causes blood vessels to burst. Bruises usually go away on their own, but you can take steps to lessen the pain and reduce the visibility.
10 Natural ways to treat bruises
The following treatments can be done at home:
1. Ice therapy
Apply ice immediately after the injury to reduce blood flow...

Overview
A pinched nerve refers to a certain kind of damage to a nerve or group of nerves. It’s caused when a disc, bone, or muscle places increased pressure on the nerve.
It can lead to feelings of:
numbness
tingling
burning
pins and needles
A pinched nerve can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica symptoms (a pinched nerve can’t cause a herniated disc, but a hern...

Stretch marks
Stretch marks, also called striae, happen when your skin changes shape rapidly due to growth or weight gain. They aren’t a sign that anything is wrong with your health. Both men and women can get stretch marks. Pregnancy and puberty are the two most common times in life to get stretch marks.
At first, a stretch mark will appear as a thin red or purple line on your skin th...

Overview
Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease caused by viruses, bacteria, irritants such as smoke, and other particles that aggravate the bronchial tubes. These tubes bring air from the nose and mouth to the lungs.
You may be able to treat acute bronchitis on your own without medical treatment. In many causes, symptoms improve within two weeks.
It’s important to treat your sy...

Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome
Have you felt tingling or numbness in your hands or arms? Has this feeling persisted for several months or gotten worse with time? If so, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
CTS can happen when a nerve in your wrist is pinched. In many instances, this is the result of a typical everyday activity. This includes the frequent use of vibrating hand ...

Overview
A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty swallowing food and liquids.
Even if a sore throat isn’t serious enough for a trip to the doctor, it’s still painful and may prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. Fortunately,...

Why do people snore?
If you snore, you’re not alone: Up to half of all American adults snore. It happens when air flows through your throat when you breathe in your sleep. This causes the relaxed tissues in your throat to vibrate and cause harsh, irritating snoring sounds.
Snoring may disrupt your sleep, or that of your partner. Even if it’s not bothering you too much, it’s not a c...